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VE52 LXU

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,350 mi
Last recorded84,350 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 LXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,350 miles

N/S centre sill cover damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2010 84,350 miles

N/S centre sill cover damaged

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,064 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,645 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 45,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake travel

Fail 7 Feb 2006 44,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?

Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,641
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 478
Headlamp aim too high 474
Headlamp aim too low 378
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 369
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VE52 LXU is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VX220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE52 LXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VX220 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE52 LXU?

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What year was VE52 LXU registered?

VE52 LXU is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is VE52 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 LXU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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